- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kent City, MI
Kent City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kent City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262031005711
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent City Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kent City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent City Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI.
School address
District: Kent City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262031005711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kent City Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262031005711 · Kent City, MI Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 15.3:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Kent City High School (383 students)
Kent City Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kent City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kent City Elementary School
537 students
- Kent City High
Kent City High School
383 students
- Kent City Midd
Kent City Middle School
290 students
- Kent City Virt 23
Kent City Virtual Academy
23 students
What this shows Kent City Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent City Elementary School compares
Kent City Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Kent City Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kent City Community Schools reports $14,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent City High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent City Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent City Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kent City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kent City Elementary School
How many students attend Kent City Elementary School?
Kent City Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kent City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kent City Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Kent City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kent City Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Kent City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent City Elementary School?
Kent City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kent City Elementary School rank among schools in Kent City?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent City Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kent City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kent City Community Schools?
Besides Kent City Elementary School, Kent City Community Schools also operates Kent City High School (383 students), Kent City Middle School (290 students), and Kent City Virtual Academy (23 students). See the Kent City Community Schools district page for the complete list.